RESPONSE
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) RESPONSE
**In response to the evolving COVID-19 situation, The Melisa Nellesen Center for Autism
will implement the following changes while remaining open and operating under modified
conditions.**
- All public events have been postponed.
- Services are still available to the public but may be provided under modified conditions.
- We discourage everyone from coming to the center until further notice.
If you need to contact the Center for Autism, please contact us at autismcenter@uvu.edu or 801-863-7620. You may also reach out to any of our staff via phone or email.
Please refer to uvu.info for the most current information regarding UVU campus as a whole.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION/ UPDATES
Events
All autism center events will be postponed or cancelled.
We again appreciate your support for autism and look forward to seeing you in the future.
For questions, please contact Laurie Bowen at laurie.bowen@uvu.edu or 801-863-8759.
**UPLIFTING CELEBRATION FOR AUTISM TO BE POSTPONED**
We are so grateful for your support for the 2021 Uplifting Celebration for Autism. We have been closely monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak, and we are concerned for the health and well-being of our event attendees and volunteers. We have postponed the Uplifting Celebration for Autism until 2022. For questions, please contact Laurie Bowen at laurie.bowen@uvu.edu or 801-863-8759.
RESOURCES & SUPPORTS
General Resources & Supports
COVID-19 Resources & Supports
- Interactive Map: Where Utah Kids Can Get Free School Breakfasts and Lunch (Coronavirus)
- National Autism Association Resources: Social Stories, Visual Steps, Tips, Social Distancing
- Autism & COVID-19: How to Support Autistic People During the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Free Coronavirus/ COVID-19 Social Story
- Home Learning Guide for Autism Parents: IEP Goals, Grades Pre-K - 12
- How We Can Help Children with Disabilities Understand the Coronavirus
- Expert Offers Practical Advice to Manage your Coronavirus Anxiety
- PDF: Free Coronavirus/ COVID-19 Social Story
- PDF: Free Coronavirus Social Story
- PDF: Plain Language Information on COVID-19
Education: Resources for Teaching and Learning
- Podcast: Preparing Students in Special Education for School Closures
- Podcast: Distance Learning: Making It Work for Special Education
- Google Slides: Autism Classroom Resources
- Worksheets: School's Closed: Free Resources to Send Home
- Learning Packets: Free Distance/ Home Learning Packets and Strategies for Special Education
- Video: How to Sneeze and Cough Safely (Sesame Street)
- Video: How to Wash your Hands (Sesame Street)
- Video: How to Give Yourself a Big Hug When You're Feeling Anxious (Sesame Street)
Mental Health Resources
Resources for Professionals
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Autism Studies (Minor & Certificate)
Regarding Credit/No Credit Option
Please refer to information from your respective departments regarding the credit/no
credit option within your program.
The following information is specific to Autism courses:
If you are pursuing the BCBA or BCaBA credential, DO NOT select Credit/No Credit grading for these classes. This will negatively impact your
ability to apply to take the credentialing exam. Please talk with your professor
or Dr. Carlson if you have any questions.
Special Education
School of Education students should work closely with faculty members and their advisor regarding any concerns with their classes.
Graduate Studies
